Newborn care in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa at Vertex Clinics begins with the question every new parent asks in the first week: is my baby doing fine? A newborn feeds, sleeps, cries and changes quickly, and it is hard to know which of these changes are normal. Our pediatric and neonatal team checks your baby’s growth, feeding, colour and development, and teaches you what to watch at home, so you can enjoy your baby with more confidence and less worry.
It includes regular medical check-ups, growth and weight monitoring, feeding support, jaundice checks, vaccination planning, developmental monitoring and parent guidance from birth through the first year.
The aim is to catch small problems early, such as poor weight gain or rising jaundice, and to answer everyday questions before they become worries.
Ideally within the first few days after birth or hospital discharge, then again at about two weeks, one month, and at regular intervals through the first year.
The first visit is especially important because feeding, weight and jaundice often change quickly in the first week. Please bring your discharge summary and the vaccination card.
Babies follow a broad pattern of growth and skills, though each baby moves at their own pace.
| Age | What is typical |
|---|---|
| First week | Feeding 8 to 12 times a day, weight dips slightly, then starts rising, jaundice may appear. |
| 2 to 4 weeks | Birth weight regained by about two weeks, alert periods get longer, cord stump falls off. |
| 2 months | First social smiles, follows faces, makes cooing sounds. |
| 4 months | Good head control, laughs, reaches for objects. |
| 6 months | Rolls over, sits with support, ready to begin family foods alongside breastfeeding. |
| 9 months | Sits well, babbles, may crawl or pull up. |
| 12 months | Stands with support or walks, says a first word or two. |
If your baby seems far behind these milestones, please tell us. Our Child Growth & Development Monitoring service can help.
A well-fed newborn feeds frequently, seems satisfied afterwards, passes enough wet nappies and gains weight steadily.
Good signs include:
Newborns commonly lose some weight in the first days. We monitor this closely and help with latch, positioning and supply concerns. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months, and breastfed babies usually need vitamin D drops as advised by the doctor.
Newborn jaundice is a yellow tint of the skin and eyes caused by a natural build-up of bilirubin. It is common and usually mild, but it needs a check when it appears early, spreads quickly or lasts long.
Jaundice often appears on the second or third day and settles within about two weeks in full-term babies. Please see a doctor promptly if:
Sunlight alone is not a reliable treatment, and delay can be risky. A simple bilirubin test shows whether treatment, such as phototherapy, is needed.
Common screening includes checks of hearing, thyroid function, heart oxygen levels, eyes and hips, with additional tests where risk factors exist.
Early screening can detect conditions that do not show symptoms at first but benefit from early treatment. Your doctor will tell you which tests are due and which have already been done at the hospital.
Keep the cord stump clean and dry, fold the nappy below it and let it fall off by itself, usually within one to two weeks.
Please avoid applying powder, oil or home remedies to it. Contact us if the area turns red, swollen, smelly or starts discharging pus.
Sneezing, hiccups, noisy breathing, milky spit-up, small skin spots, swollen breasts or a little vaginal discharge in girls are often normal in the first weeks.
| Usually normal | Needs a doctor |
|---|---|
| Hiccups, sneezing, yawning | Fast, laboured or grunting breathing |
| Small spit-ups after feeds | Green or forceful repeated vomiting |
| Tiny white spots on the nose | Fever, or a temperature that is too low |
| Peeling skin | Very sleepy baby who will not wake to feed |
| Brief jerky movements when startled | Fits or stiffness |
| Colour change in hands and feet when cold | Bluish lips or tongue |
Fever of 38°C or above in a baby under three months, poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, fast or difficult breathing, bluish colour, repeated vomiting, fits, no urine for many hours or a bulging soft spot on the head all need immediate medical attention.
Please do not wait or try home remedies for these. Contact us or go to the nearest hospital at once. Our team also offers Emergency Paediatric Consultation for urgent concerns.
Place your baby on their back on a firm, flat surface, with no pillows, soft toys or loose blankets, and keep the room comfortably cool.
Sharing a room with your baby is safer than sharing a bed. Avoid overwrapping, and keep your baby away from smoke.
Avoid giving water, honey, gripe water or herbal drops, putting oil, kajal or ghee in the eyes, ears or nose, and bundling your baby too tightly.
Honey can be dangerous for babies under one year. Exclusive breastfeeding gives all the water and nutrition a baby needs for the first six months. When in doubt, ask us first.
Crying is how babies communicate hunger, discomfort, tiredness or the need for closeness. Colic refers to long, unexplained crying spells, often in the evening, in an otherwise healthy baby, and it usually improves by about three to four months.
Try feeding, burping, changing, swaddling lightly, holding skin to skin or gentle rocking. Please see us if crying is high-pitched, constant or comes with fever, poor feeding or vomiting.
Premature and small babies need closer monitoring of feeding, weight gain, breathing, jaundice, infection risk and development, often using their corrected age for milestones.
Dr. Vishal J. Kole has fellowship training in neonatology and experience in caring for extremely premature babies. When a baby needs hospital-level or intensive care, we guide you and coordinate promptly.
The first vaccines are usually given at birth, with more doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks, and later at 6, 9 and 12 months.
Your doctor reviews the schedule at every visit. See our Complete Vaccination Services page for more.
Choose a paediatrician who is experienced with newborns, listens to your concerns, explains findings in simple words and is available when you need advice.
When parents search for the Best New Born Care Doctors in Kondhwa, they usually want reassurance in the sleepless first weeks, which means a doctor who answers questions patiently, not hurriedly. Many also look for the Best pediatrician in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa so that one trusted doctor can follow their baby from the first week to school age. A thoughtful Pediatrician Doctor looks beyond weight and length to include feeding, sleep, bonding, development and the parents’ own wellbeing. Dr. Vishal J. Kole (MBBS, DCh, DNB Paediatrics, MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatology) has more than 13 years of experience and speaks Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu. Because we are a mother and child clinic, your own postnatal check-up and your baby’s visit can be planned together.
Bring the discharge summary, vaccination card, birth weight and details, a feeding and nappy diary if you keep one, and your questions.
Short notes about sleep, feeds and anything that worried you since the last visit help us a great deal.
Gentle bathing a few times a week is enough. Keep the cord dry until it falls off, and dry the skin folds carefully.
Gentle massage is common, but use a light, clean oil, keep it away from the face, and stop if the skin reacts.
It can be used once breastfeeding is established. Please ask us about timing.
Newborns sleep a lot, but they should wake to feed. Please call us if your baby is difficult to wake or misses feeds.
Usually at about six months, when your baby shows readiness. Until then, breast milk (or formula) is enough.
If your baby loses a lot after birth, does not regain it, or gains very slowly. We track this at each visit.
The first year with a baby is full of firsts, and every parent deserves a doctor who welcomes their questions at any stage. With regular check-ups, practical guidance and quick advice when something feels wrong, we aim to help your baby grow well and help you feel sure of your care. If you are looking for dependable newborn care in Salunke Vihar, Kondhwa, Vertex Clinics is ready to welcome you and your baby. Call +91 97303 44558 or book your appointment today.